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Big M reschedules fall finals to Nov. 20
September 24, 2010
The finals of six stakes series to be contested during Meadowlands Racetrack's fall meet have been rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 20, one week later than their original date.    Applications for the late-closing series are available under the Horsemen section of MeadowlandsRacetrack
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Your post-Jug questions answered!
September 24, 2010
Why did Kyle Major break stride at the half in the first elimination heat of the Little Brown Jug? Why did We Will See, who raced so big when he won the Pennsylvania Sire Stakes championship at The Meadows on Sept. 4, finish poorly in the first elim of the Jug? What happened to Adios and Holmes winn
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Gregory talks horses for Saturday's NYSS finals
September 24, 2010
'Twas the day before the $1.6 million New York Night of Champions, with Yonkers Raceway hosting the richest night of racing in the state. It's the 21st edition of the Empire-breds showcase event. Eight $200,000 sire stakes finals--for 2 and 3 year olds of both sexes and gaits--go as races 3 thr
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We go from the Little Brown Jug to the Little Grey Jug
September 24, 2010
Right on the heels of the world famous Little Brown Jug, Monticello Raceway will present its spoof on the event  dubbed  the Little Grey Jug--also a pacing event-- which will be presented on Monday afternoon, Sept. 27. This 20th edition, like all the previous events, is limited the standar
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Records set in NJSS Green Acres at Freehold
September 24, 2010
Naughtytiltheend, a 3-year-old pacing filly by Western Ideal, and Big Payout, a 3-year-old trotting colt by Yankee Glide, set New Jersey Sire Stakes records Friday afternoon in winning $35,000 Green Acres Divisional Championships at Freehold Raceway.   Both were driven by Andy Miller, who had
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Crown eligibles sweep Keystone Classics
September 24, 2010
Five divisions of 2-year-old colt pacers competed in Keystone Classic action at The Meadows on Friday afternoon, and Westwardho Hanover, a son of Dragon Again, was the fastest of the winners with a 1:52.4 score for driver Dave Palone. The colt is now undefeated in four starts and took a new record w
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Breeders Crown supplements due Monday
September 24, 2010
 The countdown has begun on supplements and entries for the $6 million Breeders Crown Events, to be raced Saturday, October 9, at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Supplemental declarations for the 3-year-old and open events are due and the supplemental fees must also be paid on Mo
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Ultimate Cameron wins in 1:55.1
September 24, 2010
Breeders Crown eligible Ultimate Cameron prepped for the Crown by winning a $20,000 Open Trot for 3 year olds at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Friday night, The filly scored took the lead before the half and scored in 1;55.1 for driver Jim Morrill Jr. and trainer Bob Stewart.   Cantab It A
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